Overpriced menu for mediocre drinks. Subpar service. For a bar with so many “rules,” (see their menu) we expected more from this establishment.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
JohnPeter Bekker
My favorite bar in Knoxville. Hayden is a helluva bartender and can accommodate anyone from pretentious cocktail nerds like me to folks who just want a tasty drink.
Vibes are great, drinks are great, folks are great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GAB GAB1511
I have been to the library years ago. But it has been a while. Planned on taking a friend there on Saturday night. My daughter said The last few times she had gone, it was not very good. But I took a chance. Bad choice. The bartender was unbelievably rude and the drinks were not good at all. Especially for $20 each. Will definitely not be going there or recommending anybody to go there from now on.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Michael
Michael is a fantastic mixer of libations. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler
Great drinks, great atmosphere, and Trey took good care of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jj R.
I came here on a date when I first moved to Knoxville, my boyfriend and I each had a couple drinks, I don’t remember the first drinks we ordered, but I do distinctly remember how delicious the espresso martinis were had were. I dream of them. Highly recommend going if you’ve never been. It’s a really chill vibe, for anyone who’s a millennial like we are, the lighting is PERFECT. I’m looking forward to our next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Frye
Cool spot for cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Junior Rios
The term library does not apply here. It is very loud and I could not here my party nor the music that was playing. Dress code is more or less a suggestion. I saw people coming in and out with shorts, hats, t-shirts. Would not recommend coming back and I myself would not come back anytime soon. Very disappointed with my experience.
The Peter Kern Library is a great spot for a cocktail before or after dinner. I enjoy the “speakeasy” vibe, in the heart of Downtown Knoxville. From my understanding, they frequently update their menu so you can always try something new each visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sheila Perry
My boyfriend and I went here for a date night last night. What a dope spot this is! From the fantastic service and knowledge of Mariah and the GREAT cocktails made by Trey (who has a fabulous singing voice to boot), it was such a good vibe!
I got the Tom Ripley 1955 which was a creamy pistachio cocktail. It was like nothing I’ve ever had before. I ended up getting two of them. My boyfriend got a daiquiri with Appleton Estate rum. It was also his favorite and he got another as well. I highly recommended this spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Abra Kolar
Always a nice visit. The atmosphere is what does it for me. Keep it classy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
aksunfl
Authentic speak easy bar with great cocktails and fun ambiance. Really love the secret wall 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor Marlowe
You can tell they are trying for a super cool vibe, but the drinks were only OK and the music was super loud and obnoxious. I feel you should be a lot more mellow. We also had to wait for a super long time for a drinks or any sort of service.
Super cozy, great place to unwind
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Overpriced menu for mediocre drinks. Subpar service. For a bar with so many “rules,” (see their menu) we expected more from this establishment.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
My favorite bar in Knoxville. Hayden is a helluva bartender and can accommodate anyone from pretentious cocktail nerds like me to folks who just want a tasty drink.
Vibes are great, drinks are great, folks are great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been to the library years ago. But it has been a while. Planned on taking a friend there on Saturday night. My daughter said The last few times she had gone, it was not very good. But I took a chance. Bad choice. The bartender was unbelievably rude and the drinks were not good at all. Especially for $20 each. Will definitely not be going there or recommending anybody to go there from now on.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Michael is a fantastic mixer of libations. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great drinks, great atmosphere, and Trey took good care of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I came here on a date when I first moved to Knoxville, my boyfriend and I each had a couple drinks, I don’t remember the first drinks we ordered, but I do distinctly remember how delicious the espresso martinis were had were.
I dream of them. Highly recommend going if you’ve never been. It’s a really chill vibe, for anyone who’s a millennial like we are, the lighting is PERFECT. I’m looking forward to our next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cool spot for cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The term library does not apply here. It is very loud and I could not here my party nor the music that was playing. Dress code is more or less a suggestion. I saw people coming in and out with shorts, hats, t-shirts. Would not recommend coming back and I myself would not come back anytime soon. Very disappointed with my experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Neat place but small and awkward.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
The Peter Kern Library is a great spot for a cocktail before or after dinner. I enjoy the “speakeasy” vibe, in the heart of Downtown Knoxville. From my understanding, they frequently update their menu so you can always try something new each visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My boyfriend and I went here for a date night last night. What a dope spot this is! From the fantastic service and knowledge of Mariah and the GREAT cocktails made by Trey (who has a fabulous singing voice to boot), it was such a good vibe!
I got the Tom Ripley 1955 which was a creamy pistachio cocktail. It was like nothing I’ve ever had before. I ended up getting two of them. My boyfriend got a daiquiri with Appleton Estate rum. It was also his favorite and he got another as well. I highly recommended this spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Always a nice visit. The atmosphere is what does it for me. Keep it classy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic speak easy bar with great cocktails and fun ambiance. Really love the secret wall 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You can tell they are trying for a super cool vibe, but the drinks were only OK and the music was super loud and obnoxious. I feel you should be a lot more mellow. We also had to wait for a super long time for a drinks or any sort of service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
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